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delicate arctomia lichen
Scientific Name: Arctomia delicatula
Family: Arctomiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Delicate Arctomia Lichen (Arctomia delicatula)
Arctomia delicatula, commonly known as Delicate Arctomia Lichen, is a species of lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctomia delicatula Th. Fr.
- Common Name: Delicate Arctomia Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Kingdom: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
- Family: Arctomiaceae, Brigantiaeaceae
Distribution and Habitat
Arctomia delicatula is found in Montana and has been reported for B.C. by Noble et al. It is also found in Serra da Estrela. It is described as a very rare British species (euoceanic).
Ecological Role
The Montana Natural Heritage Program has identified Arctomia delicatula as a Species of Concern, potentially indicating its vulnerability or rarity within the region.
Morphological Characteristics
- The species has ascocarps swollen at the head.
- Spores have 2-4 cells.
- Paraphyses are delicate, branched, and anastomosed.
- Thallus has delicate, imbricate, whitish-edged squamules that are grayish.
Interactions with Other Organisms
The genus Arctomia is found on crustose lichens and ascocarps perithecia.
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Montana Natural Heritage Program